Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bank Staff Member to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the flexibility of agency work while providing the security and benefits of employment. You'll engage children in fun and educational activities, supporting their development and ensuring their safety. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and enjoy numerous benefits including discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Variety of discounts

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Promote child welfare, protection, and safety.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication techniques

Child protection understanding

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.21 - £12.44 p/h (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Working as a Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.